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Earthquake Update
Sendai was the closest major city to the earthquake's epicenter. The tsunami devastated the city's coastal outskirts but did not reach the city center, which suffered only moderate damage from the tremors. Access to and transportation within Sendai have normalized many months ago, and most tourist sites have reopened.
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With roughly one million inhabitants, Sendai is by far the largest city in the Tohoku Region and one of the country's fifteen largest cities.

The modern city of Sendai was founded around the year 1600 by Date Masamune, one of feudal Japan's most powerful lords. Many of Sendai's tourist attractions are related to Masamune and his family.

Less than an hour northeast of the city center lies the town of Matsushima, whose bay is dotted by pine clad islets and is known for one of Japan's three most scenic views.

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Central Sendai
 1  Zuihoden Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Date Masamune and his family.
User rating: 78/100 (42 votes)
Visited by: 77 users
 2  Rinnoji Temple
Date family temple with outstanding garden.
User rating: 74/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 77 users
 3  Osaki Hachimangu
Beautiful family shrine of the Date clan.
User rating: 72/100 (32 votes)
Visited by: 66 users
 4  Sendai Downtown
About attractions in the downtown area.
User rating: 71/100 (182 votes)
Visited by: 376 users
 5  Aoba Castle
Ruins of the former castle of the Date clan.
User rating: 70/100 (107 votes)
Visited by: 206 users
 
Local Specialties and Events
 1  Tanabata Matsuri
Summer festival with elaborate decorations.
User rating: 75/100 (35 votes)
Visited by: 74 users
 2  Gyutan (Beef Tongue)
Most famous dish of Sendai.
User rating: 83/100 (118 votes)
Visited by: 244 users
 
Special Interest Guides
  Sendai Cherry Blossom Spots
  A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Sendai .
Side Trips from Sendai
 1  Yamadera
Scenic temple on a steep mountainside.
User rating: 92/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 69 users
 2  Matsushima
Scenic bay dotted by pine clad islets.
User rating: 81/100 (200 votes)
Visited by: 420 users
 

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April 21, 2011
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